Where is Kestara village located?
Kestara is in Murarai - I Block of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kestara Village
Kestara is an inhabited village in Murarai - I Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 316044, the Census 2011 record lists 998 people in 231 households and the reported area is 142.06 hectares. The local references include Murarai - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jangipur at about 19 km.
Kestara is a village in Murarai - I Block, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 316044 and 998 people in 231 households.
Village Code316044
Population998
Households231
Area142.06 hectares
Nearest TownJangipur
Detailed village profile
Kestara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 998 people, 142.06 hectares of reported area and Jangipur as the nearest town reference for Kestara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kestara falls under Murarai - I Block in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 316044.
- The record lists 998 people living in 231 households.
- The reported village area is 142.06 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jangipur.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kestara
- Census Village Code
- 316044
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Birbhum
- District Census Code
- 334
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Murarai - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02249
- CD Block
- Murarai - I
- Households
- 231
- Population
- 998
- Male Population
- 499
- Female Population
- 499
- Sex Ratio
- 1,000
- Area
- 142.06 hectares
- Area
- 1.42 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jangipur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 19 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 731219
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
702.52 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.32 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
97.39%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.4%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
60.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kestara in the official administrative record. Census village code 316044 and Murarai - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 334
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02249
- Village Census Code
- 316044
- CD Block Code
- 0096
- CD Block Name
- Murarai - I
Location and Distance
Jangipur is the nearest town listed for Kestara, about 19 km away. Suri is listed as the district headquarters at about 76.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Murarai
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 1.5 km
- District Headquarter
- Suri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 76.2 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jangipur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 19 km
- Nearest Town
- Jangipur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 19 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 142.06 hectares
- Area
- 1.42 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 998 people in 231 households, with 499 male residents and 499 female residents. The average household size is 4.32, and SC share is 97.39% and ST share is 0.4% for Kestara. Population density works out to about 702.52 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 231
- Total Population
- 998
- Male Population
- 499
- Female Population
- 499
- Sex Ratio
- 1,000
- Average Household Size
- 4.32
- SC Population
- 972
- SC Male Population
- 487
- SC Female Population
- 485
- SC Population Share
- 97.39
- ST Population
- 4
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 3
- ST Population Share
- 0.4
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kestara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kestara include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 0.8 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 9.65 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kestara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kestara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kestara is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 9 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 13 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kestara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard, net sown area is 132.26 hectares and irrigated land is 79.65 hectares (60.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mustard
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 9.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 132.26
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 52.61 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 79.65
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 10.2 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 59.8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kestara
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 4
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 50% |
| CRM | 2 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 2 | 50% |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited | 1 | 25% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 25% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 731219 | Birbhum | Murarai - I | Murarai (Ct) | Birbhum Murarai, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731219 |
| Canara Bank | CRM | 731219 | Birbhum | Murarai - I | Bahadurpur | Murari Village (Bahadurpur) Bahadurpur, Teh.bahadurpur, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731219 |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 731219 | Birbhum | Murarai - I | Bhadiswar | Murarai, Dist. Birbhum, West Bengal Upper Ground Floor, Saathi Automobiles, Near Bhadiswar Bus Stop, Birbhum, West Beng… |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 731219 | Birbhum | Murarai - I | Murarai (Ct) | Birbhum Murarai, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731219 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kestara village in?
Kestara village is in Birbhum district.
Which state is Kestara village in?
Kestara village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Kestara under?
Kestara comes under Murarai - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kestara?
The Census village code of Kestara is 316044.
What is the population of Kestara village?
The village record lists 998 people and 231 households for Kestara.
How many households are in Kestara village?
The village record lists 231 households for Kestara.
What is the male and female population of Kestara?
The record lists 499 male residents and 499 female residents for Kestara.
What is the sex ratio of Kestara village?
The sex ratio of Kestara is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kestara village?
The reported geographical area of Kestara is 142.06 hectares.
What is the population density of Kestara village?
The approximate population density of Kestara is 702.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kestara?
The nearest town listed for Kestara is Jangipur, about 19 km away.
How far is Kestara from the district headquarters?
Kestara is about 76.2 km from Suri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kestara from the sub-district headquarters?
Kestara is about 1.5 km from Murarai, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kestara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kestara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kestara?
For Kestara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard, net sown area is 132.26 hectares and irrigated land is 79.65 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kestara?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kestara. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kestara.